Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

Side view

Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.2 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 213 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,175 lb)

Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 213 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.2 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.4 in
Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Spec	Hyundai Sonata	Chevrolet Malibu	Difference
Length	191.1 in	194.2 in	3.1 in
Width	73.4 in	73.0 in	0.4 in
Height	58.1 in	57.3 in	0.8 in
Wheelbase	110.4 in	111.4 in	1.0 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	—	—
Curb weight	3,387 lb	3,175 lb	213 lb

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